PORT ALLEGANY — Richard P. “Rick” Lewis, 92, of Port Allegany, formerly of Austin, died Friday (March 6, 2026) at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born Feb. 26, 1934, in Keating Summit, he was a son of Emery O. and Cleo M. Smith Lewis. A 1953 graduate of Austin High School, he served honorably with the U.S. Navy from 1955 to 1974. He was employed as a custodian at the McKean County Courthouse for 19 years and Port Allegany School for 10 years. Rick was a member of First Baptist Church of Port Allegany, Frank Burt American Legion Post 258 in Port Allegany, Port Allegany Senior Center, and a life member of Star Hose Co. 1 in Port Allegany.

Surviving are two sons, Robert J. (Peggy) Lewis of Baltimore and Emery C. (Patti) Lewis of Bradford; a step-daughter, Kathleen D. LaGrange of Longwood, Fla.; three stepsons, Gary A. (Judy) Leschner of Irwin, Paul J. (Kathy) Leschner in Missouri and John C. (Penny) Leschner of Denver; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Elizabeth Snyder; his second wife, Veda “Dian” Boddy; a son, Randall T. Lewis; a daughter, Melinda S. Lewis; five brothers, Cletis O. Lewis, Ronald F. Lewis, Charles E. Lewis, Vernon J. Lewis and Eugene M. Lewis; and two sisters, Bonnie Bonawitz and Geraldine Z. Moses.

Friends may call from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday (March 14, 2026) at First Baptist Church, 320 Main St., Port Allegany, where funeral services will immediately follow with the Rev. Bruce Moses officiating. Military rites will be accorded by members of the Port Allegany Honor Guard. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Port Allegany or Star Hose Co. 1, Port Allegany.

Arrangements are under direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, 77 Willow St. Online condolences may be expressed at olneyfoust.com.